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Carrot vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between carrots and caesar salad

  • Carrots have more vitamin A, while caesar salad has more selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, iron, calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12.
  • Carrots' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 327% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in carrots is lower.
  • Carrots have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of carrots is 39, while the glycemic index of caesar salad is 50.

The food types used in this comparison are Carrots, raw and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Carrot
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 9.9% 28% 11% 15% 6.5% 15% 9% 19% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +606.1%
Contains more IronIron +680%
Contains more CopperCopper +180%
Contains more ZincZinc +570.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +560%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +124.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31300%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Carrot
6
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 20% 278% 13% 0% 17% 13% 18% 16% 32% 0% 33% 14% 4.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 26% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +970.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +123.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +471.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +412.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +229.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.61mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Caesar salad DV% diff.
Vitamin A 835µg 78µg 84%
Selenium 0.1µg 31.4µg 57%
Phosphorus 35mg 231mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.377mg 26%
Iron 0.3mg 2.34mg 26%
Protein 0.93g 13.39g 25%
Calcium 33mg 233mg 20%
Saturated fat 0.037g 4.206g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.297mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg 17%
Sodium 69mg 454mg 17%
Fats 0.24g 9.54g 14%
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 3.237mg 14%
Zinc 0.24mg 1.61mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 11%
Calories 41kcal 265kcal 11%
Starch 1.43g 25.29g 10%
Copper 0.045mg 0.126mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 1.461g 9%
Manganese 0.143mg 0.321mg 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg 8%
Carbs 9.58g 31.5g 7%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 0mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.014g 2.38g 6%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 5.9µg 6%
Folate 19µg 5%
Fiber 2.8g 1.7g 4%
Potassium 320mg 170mg 4%
Magnesium 12mg 28mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.447mg 3%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Fructose 0.55g 1.13g 1%
Net carbs 6.78g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 4.74g 4.02g N/A
Vitamin E 0.66mg 0.61mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.191mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 0.102mg 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 0.101mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0.717mg 0%
Valine 0.069mg 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.04mg 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
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10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +103.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1339.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3875%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +228.8%
Contains more OtherOther +127.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
1
22% 8% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.117 g
52% 30% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1148.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
1
23% 58% 10% 9%
Starch: 1.43 g
Sucrose: 3.59 g
Glucose: 0.59 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
86% 3% 4% 6%
Starch: 25.29 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.98 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +1668.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +66.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +105.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/nutrients
  2. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.